specifying-metal-rainscreen-assemblies 
Construction Specifier
MARCH 3, 2023
Photo © Stéphane Brügger By Alexandre Bélisle Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are gaining popularity in the construction industry as an innovative and turnkey solution for building envelopes. 1 The architectural panels’ cavity-free design and integrated rainscreen and vapor retarder protect buildings against humidity.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies. Two effective and common approaches to overcladding are exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) applications and the hanging of insulated metal panels (IMPs) on a new outer subframe or furring.
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Construction Specifier
AUGUST 7, 2020
Metal walls are commonly used on commercial, industrial, education, and residential projects for many reasons. Metal can be formed into several shapes, sizes, colors, and textures to meet almost any aesthetic. If specified correctly, the assembly will last for the life of the building with very few issues. per cubic foot.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 24, 2023
The topics to be addressed in this article, when it comes to overcladding masonary facades and foundations, as well as roof assemblies, include the following: Placement and attachment of insulation and air barrier within the assembly. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2021
One of these methods includes the development of new rainscreen system technologies built with manufactured or natural stone cladding. Already a $116-plus million global industry in 2018, rainscreen wall system revenues are expected to reach $60.75 What are rainscreen wall systems and cladding?
Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2020
In response to the growing trend of mixing metals, the Nio kitchen faucet collection from Moen allows users to swap the handle with a complementary accent finish. Used in tandem with a rainscreen, it facilitates drainage and vapor permeability. The rainscreen comes in 6.3 Kitchen Faucet / Moen. mm and 10.1 mm thicknesses. . .
Construction Specifier
JUNE 1, 2021
Building codes in the United States regulate the use of plastics, foam plastic insulation, and other combustible materials used in the building envelope through a robust combination of reference standards, material fire tests and complete assembly fire performance requirements. Figure 1 National wall assembly.
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